Danny Ainge wants young studs.

[Dr. Jones]

I really don't watch Rondo except when he plays the Jazz, so serious question:
To those who say he can score at will, when he has low scoring games is it because he is not giving effort? Choosing to pass first?

Also looked at the celtics record when he scores. When Rondo scores 20 plus this season, celtics record is 2-4. Shoots 55% (59-107) in those games.
By contrast the celtics are 7-3 when Rondo doesn't score in double figures. (34% 24-78)

It looks like when he "takes over a game" his team does not do well. On the flip-side it makes the argument that when he distributing, he is best. Celtics are 8-3 when he has 10+ assists.

Another question? How does our lack of 3pt shooters affect Rondo's game? Celtics shoot 15.4 3pts/game @ 37.5%. Jazz shoot 12.5 @ 30%. Would we still collapse against the dreaded zone?

I think we all agree that a pass-first PG is not all we are lacking. We also agree that bettering our perimeter shooting isn't all we need. We need a PG and better shooting. Otherwise, just draft QMiller (elite shooting tall SF) and Rivers (slasher, scorer, shooter) and go pointguardless.

 

[Hantlers]

Okay. Think logically for a moment or two. Say we get two draft picks. I know you wouldn't take Marshall. So we end up with two MORE young studs and still no PG. We won't even be able to re-sign all 6 anyway .. and still no PG.

Solution? Draft Rivers as PG?

I know you're right...but I just don't like the idea of trading them. If we had to trade somebody, I would trade Hayward, even though he's probably my favorite player. And you know that I would draft Rivers as a PG, I have no problem with that.

 

[orangello]

I know you're right...but I just don't like the idea of trading them. If we had to trade somebody, I would trade Hayward, even though he's probably my favorite player. And you know that I would draft Rivers as a PG, I have no problem with that.

I second the motion on all parts.

 

[BabyPeterzz]

Rondo's FT% is my only beef with his game. I would jazz if we got Rondo. Jazz all over myself.

 

[GhostofScalabrine]

I read the entire article that you're refrencing. He wants young studs for the Big 3, that does not refer to rondo. He's left the door open enough in that if he was blown away by an offer that he'd take it but imo he's not actively shopping rondo and unless someone is attempting to get his hands and give up a lot he will not be trading him away for just young up and comers and picks

 

[cowhide]

Has anyone asked themselves why is Ainge so willing to trade this young stud PG so many of you covet? The reason is because he is a pain in the *** to deal with. I would be extremely pissed if they traded any of our young four to get him. I love Rondo's talent but I am very apprehensive about his attitude and his leadership skills.

 

[Matthew Thomas Castleton]

I would agree that I could see a Millsap, Harris, and GS Pick for Rondo, Jermaine O'Neal, and a future draft pick as being a realistic trade scenario. I don't think that the Celtics could get a much better deal than that. If I was th Jazz's GM, however, I would refuse any deal in which we have to give up any of our past two draft lottery picks (Hayward, Favors, Kanter, or Burks). Thy are going to be our core played for years to come.
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[Favors Flave]

Has anyone asked themselves why is Ainge so willing to trade this young stud PG so many of you covet? The reason is because he is a pain in the *** to deal with. I would be extremely pissed if they traded any of our young four to get him. I love Rondo's talent but I am very apprehensive about his attitude and his leadership skills.

but but but...... Stephen A Smith says he gets along just fine with Doc and the boys

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Still think the Rondo stuff is overblown by the media.

 

[spycam1]

Still think the Rondo stuff is overblown by the media.

Probably. My guess is they're willing to trade him, but not desperate to.

 

[Fishsticks]

I would agree that I could see a Millsap, Harris, and GS Pick for Rondo, Jermaine O'Neal, and a future draft pick as being a realistic trade scenario. I don't think that the Celtics could get a much better deal than that. If I was th Jazz's GM, however, I would refuse any deal in which we have to give up any of our past two draft lottery picks (Hayward, Favors, Kanter, or Burks). Thy are going to be our core played for years to come.
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Correct Matthew.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Probably. My guess is they're willing to trade him, but not desperate to.

It's an 'everyone is tradable' thing. Celts are not anxious to get rid of Rondo.